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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Thursday means it's time for more great creations from the Design Team over at Digital Delights
This week I decided to make some cute little treat holders.
There is no template or tutorial as I just made them up as I went along :)

It was super easy, just a piece of cardstock 8 1/2" by 3".
Put the cardstock lengthwise at the top fence of the Scor-Pal.
Score at 3" and 5 1/2", burnish.
Cut a label from a Spellbinders die and score in half on the shortest side.
Attach the label die cut to make a triangle holder and decorate as you wish.

The idea is to put in a mini chocolate bar, like a Milky Way, with a little strip of Scor Tape to hold it in place.
I hope you like this little idea, there is still plenty of time for you to get your Halloween crafting in!
Katie

I printed out two copies of the image and colored one whole and cut it out and then colored and cut out just the kitty body and popped it on foam on top.
This was a very Clean and Simple style for me, not an embellishment in sight!
I hope you liked it and will come over and join us at The Pixie Cottage this week.
Katie

Monday, September 26, 2011

Welcome to another week and another Magnolia Monday, number 20!
This one was a challenge for me as although I love the look of the Shabby Chic style I find it hard to emulate.
I also chose to incorporate a pretty hard card fold so it took a little longer than I was expecting it to to finish!

This is how the card looks unfolded, I inked all the edges and faux stitched each panel. I really like how soft and subtle the patterns are on the paper pad.

There is a small panel for your message which got inky too!

I don't know if you can see but I used another piece of my favorite lace fabric on the main panel of the card. Even it got the ink treatment.
I'm not sure whether this is more distressed or shabby or vintage, I hope a little of all.
Please come along and share your card with me this week.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

It's Saturday and that means a new challenge at Designed 2 Delight!
This week we want to see you get out your Die Cuts and get cutting! To join in your creation should have 2 or more die cut shapes on it.

I know that Faith designed this little guy for Halloween but I think he is perfect for a birthday card!
I used both a Spellbinders Label die and a My Favorite Things border die on this and so now it's your turn, get cutting and then come and share with us at Designed 2 Delight!
Katie

Friday, September 23, 2011

It's time for more super cuteness as it's a new challenge at Cuddly Buddly!
This challenge is a little different this time as we want you to use a big letter or number on your creation.
We accept entries from everyone with an image but have you seen the FREEBIES that you could play along with?
If you do win with a Cuddly Buddly Image your prize is DOUBLED!!!!

This little fairy really intimidated me at first, not sure how she'd turn out and although she's not perfect I do like the result and will give her a second chance :)
Now it's your turn to create and then come back and join us over at Cuddly Buddly!
Katie

This is another of the brand new stamps and this one is another super cute one!
I love the wonderful Fall colors and so these nears were the perfect match.
I hope you'll come over and playing with us at The Pixie Cottage this week.
Katie

This was a great image to color and I think it would be a great "just because" card for a friend, we all need a few moments to ourselves don't you think?
I'd love to see you come and join in at Cooking It Up With Katie!
Katie

I decided to make another card and box set and this time used the template called Box In A Bag found at Split Coast Stampers.

It starts very simply with a square of cardstock 4 1/2" by 4 1/2".
You score at 1" on all 4 sides and then score the diagonal from the outer corner to where the 1" score lines meet. Add tape to the squares so you can attach the form the base of the box.

The box corners are then burnished to form a neat tight edge.
You then add the patterned paper as in the tutorial to form the sides of the box. Then add a reinforced tab to the top to form the ribbon closure.

With the "Raisens" I decided to try and see if I could use them to add glitter to my flowers. I love the look of German Glass Glitter but as it is heavier than regular synthetic glitter it needs a good form of adhesive.

I added the "Raisen" to the center and shaped it slightly to make it more circular.
When it is wet is is difficult so I carried on and hoped for the best!

I poured on the glitter and pressed it down with my finger. You must be carefully with this product as it is made from real glass.

I shook off the excess glitter and continued shaping the glittered "Raisen" with both my fingers and an exacto knife.

They came out pretty good and I used more "Raisens" underneath to glue them to the box.

For the card I decided to go with a simple Z style fold.
The cardstock measures 12" by 6" and you score at 3" and 6" along the long side.

Burnish the folds, one in one direction, the second in the other forming a Z shape card with a large base of 6" by 6".

Decorate each panel with designer paper.

For the card decoration I used butterflies on flowers and I adhered them to the card using the Extreme Tac Adhesive Squares.

Complete the card and box by decorating how you wish.

I hope you have enjoyed this and be sure to drop by Scor-Pal and leave a comment so that you can be in with a chance of winning a great prize! Be sure to stop by the Glue Arts Blog and leave a comment there for even more chances!
Katie

Today I'm so happy to be making a card for a very special challenge being held at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More!
The challenge is to help raise awareness of the wonderful work done by the fabulous people over at Operation Write Home
This wonderful organization was started by Sandy Allnock in 2007. They support our US armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them.
This challenge is a super easy one as it is "Anything Goes!" and I hope you will pass the word on to as many bloggers as you can.
There are great prizes, just drop by Michelle's Scrapbooking and More to see all about it!